Wow, we pay for weight and performance

[Zoodles95_imp]

Hello! They are Super Models!

I was hoping Honda came out with a 450-500 twin that looked like the CBR250. With round analog gauges.

Or perhaps a 450-500 parallel twin styled a lot like our CB1100's, or more like the original CB450 that was out in the early 70's.

I suspect if they did I'd have to get one; but I don't really need more bikes.

+1

TU 250 is a beautiful bike but that would be a hard adjustment going from my CB 750 to that. CB 1100 will cost me a lot more insurance here in Ontario, Canada because I pay by the cc.

I would love if Honda made a 500F in a naked configuration with retro headlight and dual binacle instrumentation.

I am thankful though that there are bikes like the the CB 1100, Triumph Bonneville, and Moto Guzzi V7. All motorcycles that look right to me.

[rboe]

In Canada, the V7 would be the bee's knee's. If I sell the Griso (and at this point I'm leaning towards not) a V7 would be high on my list. On paper the Triumph is the better machine, but once you ride both, the V7 has a much higher grin factor. Test rides rule!

[the Ferret]

ADMIT IT, you are just a Guzzi junkie Rboe. I drove a 750 Breva ( same motor as the V7 no?) and it had all grin factor of getting hit by a marshmellow in the rear. Was like riding a CX500 Honda, only I'm pretty sure the Honda was faster.After the test ride, I bought a Bonnie.

Trust me on this, it's not only on paper that the Bonnie is a better bike. Also trust me on THIS...The CB 11 kicks both their butts 7 ways from Sunday.

[rboe]

Agreed, the CB1100 kicks both of them (and I backed that up by buying one ). The Bonnie fit me very well, but the motor was a big disappointment. The V7 had more personality. Being a lot lighter it was also more flickable. But dang, it's smaller too and for my grasshopper legs that is tough.

Also agree that Guzzi's get under your skin.

[oldgoat01_imp]

Agreed, the CB1100 kicks both of them (and I backed that up by buying one ). The Bonnie fit me very well, but the motor was a big disappointment. The V7 had more personality. Being a lot lighter it was also more flickable. But dang, it's smaller too and for my grasshopper legs that is tough.

Also agree that Guzzi's get under your skin.

I test rode a V7 with Agostini pipes prior to getting the CB. Talk about a visceral experience...the sway, the lash, the rumble. Much smaller and just made you want to tossed it around; however, I also found it too small (my legs actually cramped a couple of times).

[hey_imp]

2 models + one driver easy, 1 rides b---h, the other one is a tankbag.

[rboe]

Ya, that V7 is a tight fit for someone with a long inseam. Oddly enough, the Racer version with rear sets is a bit better. Still considering one, but the CB1100 is such a better choice on a couple of levels it's not going anywhere.

[Jim21680_imp]

Speaking of weight and performance....I thought this story would fit best here.
As if the Grom wasn't already fast enough, someone thought it needed a Ducati superbike engine.

http://www.6speedonline.com/articles/beh...reamed-of/

[4 Paws_imp]

While I admit to being enamored with the Honda Grom the idea of putting a Ducati power plant in one never crossed my mind.

Yeah, the CB1100 "suffers" from a smaller fuel tank but that is a shortcoming I can live with, more opportunities to hydrate and stretch. A break every two hours is probably a good way to plan a trip.

[Paulb_imp]

Honda need to make a 500 that looks like this.